California Institute of Arts & Technology

401 Mile of Cars Way Suite 100
National City, CA 91950
Top-Ranked (2026): View Rankings

School Highlights

California Institute of Arts & Technology serves 2,112 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 45:1 is higher than the state community college average of 44:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 77%.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Enrollment: 2,112 students
  • Student-teacher ratio: 45:1
  • Minority enrollment: 79%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Top Rankings

California Institute of Arts & Technology ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Completion Rates

School Overview

The teacher population of 47 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
California Institute of Arts & Technology
(CA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Special Focus Two-Year: Technical Professions
Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Traditional
Institution Level
Four or more years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Public
Total Faculty
47 staff
72 staff

Student Body

The student population of California Institute of Arts & Technology has grown by 162% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 45:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The California Institute of Arts & Technology diversity score of 0.77 is more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
2,112 students
6,838 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
45:1
44:1
# Full-Time Students
2,112 students
1,022 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
271 students
390 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
2,112 students
967 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
n/a
% Asian
6%
12%
% Hispanic
15%
46%
% Black
29%
7%
% White
21%
23%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
28%
5%
Diversity Score
0.77
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
38%
42%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
0.5781%
n/a

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
60%
85%
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators

School Notes

  • School Mascot: Grizzly Bear

Frequently Asked Questions

What is California Institute of Arts & Technology's ranking?
California Institute of Arts & Technology ranks among the top 20% of community college in California for: Diversity in US community colleges and Highest completion rates.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Enrollment: 2,112 students
  • Student-teacher ratio: 45:1
  • Minority enrollment: 79%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Did You Know?

The average community college acceptance rate in San Diego County, CA is 88%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

San Diego County, CA community colleges have a diversity score of 0.71, which is higher than the national average of 0.00. The most diverse community college in San Diego County, CA is North-West College-San Diego. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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